Adrenaline (infusion) — paediatric dose

Weight-based dosing for Adrenaline (infusion) in children. Category: Infusion.

Clinical notes

Inotrope/chronotrope; higher doses → vasoconstriction.

0.05–1 mcg/kg/min. That is 0.05–1 mcg/kg/min/kg per dose.

Adrenaline (infusion) is given by IV central, titrate.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.